Home | San Mateo County | Burlingame | 94010 | 1040 Cortez Ave
MLS: ML81936473 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,400,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,880 | 6,000 | 1925 |
Step into this refined Burlingame Cottage, where timeless charm meets modern updates. Artisan stucco exterior and brick entry open to an elegant living room with working fireplace and formal dining room. Hardwood floors and bright windows create a warm ambiance throughout. The kitchen features a breakfast nook, Silestone countertops and a farmhouse sink, overlooking a custom deck and landscaped backyard. Two spacious downstairs bedrooms with a modern hall bath. Separate laundry/mud room for convenience. Upstairs, discover your private sanctuary with a carpeted primary bedroom, a quiet office space, a yoga studio, and vaulted ceilings. A full bath complements this tranquil retreat. A garden oasis with lush lawns behind an automatic gate and recent addition of a new roof round out the appeal of this exceptional property. Located in a prime Burlingame neighborhood, steps to downtown Broadway, this home combines modern amenities with classic beauty, offering the best of both worlds.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81936473 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Shower and Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | In Utility Room |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Electric Gate, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Burlingame Elementary |
| High School District | San Mateo Union High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R10006 |
Gina Haggarty
Compass
License #: 01163760
Phone: (650) 207-5192
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.28 mi | 5 |
| BSD Preschool | public | UG | 0.30 mi | N/A |
| McKinley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.48 mi | 7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.85 mi | 6 |
| North Hillsborough School | public | K-5 | 0.89 mi | 9 |
| Hoover Elementary | public | K-5 | 0.94 mi | 7 |
| Burlingame High School | public | 9-12 | 1.00 mi | 10 |
| Crocker Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.09 mi | 8 |
| Peninsula High | public | 9-12 | 1.14 mi | N/A |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) | public | 9-12 | 1.14 mi | 4 |
| Burlingame Intermediate School | public | 6-8 | 1.23 mi | 9 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.34 mi | 6 |
| Franklin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.38 mi | 10 |
| San Mateo Park Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.51 mi | 2 |
| Spring Valley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.55 mi | 10 |
| Mills High School | public | 9-12 | 1.62 mi | 10 |
| San Mateo High School | public | 9-12 | 1.97 mi | 9 |
| San Mateo Adult | public | UG | 2.02 mi | N/A |
| South Hillsborough School | public | K-5 | 2.05 mi | 8 |
| West Hillsborough School | public | K-5 | 2.22 mi | 9 |
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